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The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene (2006)is the first "diet" book Bob Greene has ever written and I find totally on target, and very inspiring. His past books, which focus on fitness, take the same "phased" look at everything, and I personally think it is much easier to make life changes in phases, vs. the way other diet books want you to change everything at once. I was initially concerned about all the product mentions in the book, but I have looked at all the nutritional content online regarding these products and find some VERY encouraging information: no trans fats, low sugar content, whole grains, lots of vegetables, well known and well respected brands, organic foods. And more importantly, these are products I can find in almost any grocery store in America, which takes the guess work out of deciding what to eat. This is going to help millions of people and it will encourage consumers to read labels. Bob appears to want to change the way some companies formulate their foods based on his Oprah appearance. I applaud his efforts to help people and know that everyone will benefit by following the simple effective plan he has laid out. Hope this helps!Read full review
I am a big fan of Bob Greene. And I admire what he did for Oprah. But I have compared what is in this book versus what is in the 'Get with the progam' book and I just can't see a big difference. It has the same 'stages' and workout suggestions. If you try to sign up on the bestlife website they will charge about $50/3mo verses $30/12wk. I guess you have to decide which one works best for you. I noticed GWTP has an eating out guide you can get. Extra of course. The bestlife progam seems to want to push you to the foods that Bob has a marketing agreement with. I don't like that. GWTP seems to have more customized workouts for you and you can also get software to help you journal and keep track of your food. Extra charge. I would highly suggest you look at both programs and see which one works best for you. Bob Greene will make money form you either way.Read full review
I love this book! It does say the word 'diet' in the title, however it is not another one of those fad diet books that leaves you searching for yet another weight loss solution. It is a life-style change! We all know that in order to lose weight and keep it off, you have to change your bad eating habits, reduce your calorie intake and incorporate healthy, nutritious foods and exercise into your life. This is essentially what Bob Greene teaches you to do. He educates you on how to make good food choices, and provides excellent nutritional information. No gimmicks, pills, powders, or bizzare diet aids. The menu is comprised of healthy, delicious foods! He is all about healthful living. Finally, a logical, healthy way to loose weight and keep it off! By far, this is the best lifestyle/weight loss book I have ever read. I will keep reading it over-and-over again! A wonderful book!Read full review
My original thinking on this book was the recipes and quick assist with dieting and better eating habits. I was also curious based on Oprah's show and how Bob Greene had assisted Oprah in changing her eating habits and weight gain. Interestingly, this book starts at the basis of what has prompted being overweight (scientific & emotional) and adds personal areas & habits that need attention before attempting weight loss. Very easy to read, Mr Greene prompts thought and personal inspection while offering insightful answers. Self help books are only as effective as the reader allows and this book offers a workbook for both the emotional & physical areas of weight loss while balancing both. All things considered, this book along with the workbook is designed to stop yo-yo loss-gain and promotes eating/exercise balance. Easy to read and thought provoking. Could have more recipes but what are offered are easy to create and are kitchen friendly (nothing that can't be found at the local grocery). So far I have enjoyed the reading and am unsure how much of it I will put to personal use. I plan on sharing it with a family member who might find it inspirational.Read full review
I am interested in this book. I wanted to know how the author could help achieve my weight loss goals. I am trying this book out, after looking at it in a store I discovered that the author has made it easy for the dieter to lose weight. he has menus you can use and also recipes.
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